Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (37)
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Gadsden, Alabama
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Medal Madness event in Gadsden, Alabama, on Saturday, September 12, 2026! This exciting race offers three thrilling distances to choose from: the challenging Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the spirited 10K, and the fun-filled 5K. All races kick off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, ensuring you have everything you need to make the most of your race day.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Gadsden, participants will enjoy a scenic course on a pea gravel trail, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back route, with the 5K completing it twice while the 10K tackles it four times. For those taking on the Half Marathon, you'll conquer the out-and-back course six times! With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this event is designed to be enjoyable for everyone. Plus, all finishers will receive a unique medal to commemorate their achievement. Don’t miss out on the Medal Madness – it promises to be a day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic camaraderie!
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Gadsden, participants will enjoy a scenic course on a pea gravel trail, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back route, with the 5K completing it twice while the 10K tackles it four times. For those taking on the Half Marathon, you'll conquer the out-and-back course six times! With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this event is designed to be enjoyable for everyone. Plus, all finishers will receive a unique medal to commemorate their achievement. Don’t miss out on the Medal Madness – it promises to be a day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITION INFORMATION
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITION INFORMATION
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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James Martin Trail Park, 829 Old S 4th St, Gadsden, 35901, AL, United States
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